For those of you who have gotten discouraged

[54Shirley 105]

I am completely discouraged. I have gained 12 pounds since May. After my surgery, three years ago,I started losing weight right away and got down 45 pounds. Then, I had to have hernia surgery 4 months later, and the weight loss stopped. Over the past three years, I have been filled, unfilled, never finding that "sweet spot". The latest news is my band is partially filled. It had been unfilled in July when I was living with a too tight band since last May's fill. A couple weeks ago, I had a partial fill, though the doctor said it wasn't a "theraputic restriction' and he didn't want me to be miserable.

I'm tired of this lapband yo-yo. I paid over $16,000 for this band, and it has not been a success for me. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Yeah I do ! If you have not been filled under fluoroscope then try that route.

It's like a X-RAY machine that lets you watch the entire procedure. A Dr. or P.A.

will run the test. Your band has a FILL LINE. They can take you right up to your fill line,

and it's done... No guessing or trying and hoping, just right to the point.

You fast on liquids for 3 or 4 days, then try mushies for a couple of days, and then try food.

I had Hernia repair also, and a H e l l,,, of a time with a surgeon in aftercare.

I got a new Dr., and they ran the Fluoroscopy, and it worked. I followed the the fast, and the

diet of 800-1200 calories a day, and I am losing weight.

Were talking October,,, I will be banded for 5 years, and now it works.....

Try the Fluoroscopy, and tell them to take you straight to your fill line.

Your tired of this band not working..

Good Luck to you, Shirley.